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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: December 10, 2008 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ASKS AGENCIES TO DEVELOP MORE OPTIONS ON SPENDING CUTS
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today asked all state agencies to develop 3, 5 and 7 percent options to reduce state spending in an effort to deal with the slowdown in the national economy and its impact on North Carolina.
“The nation lost more than 530,000 jobs in November and that has to mean the unemployment rate in North Carolina will increase significantly,” said Easley. “We are not immune from the national economy and we have to continue adjusting the budget as we have done since early this summer.”
Attached is the text of the memorandum the governor sent today to all state departments, institutions and agencies.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Seth Effron
Date: December 10, 2008 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY ASKS AGENCIES TO DEVELOP MORE OPTIONS ON SPENDING CUTS
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley today asked all state agencies to develop 3, 5 and 7 percent options to reduce state spending in an effort to deal with the slowdown in the national economy and its impact on North Carolina.
“The nation lost more than 530,000 jobs in November and that has to mean the unemployment rate in North Carolina will increase significantly,” said Easley. “We are not immune from the national economy and we have to continue adjusting the budget as we have done since early this summer.”
Attached is the text of the memorandum the governor sent today to all state departments, institutions and agencies.
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